Smith's Country Cheese recalls 8 oz. plastic container Gouda with Onion and Chive Spread due to non-pathogenic E. Coli contamination. Consumers should check expiration dates and avoid use.
Contaminated with non pathogenic E. Coli
Smith's Country Cheese is recalling Goud: 8 oz. plastic containers with Onion and Chive Spread because they were contaminated with non-pathogenic E. Coli. This does not pose a serious health risk as the bacteria are not harmful to humans.
The product was contaminated with non-pathogenic E. Coli, which means the bacteria do not cause illness in humans. This type of contamination is not harmful and does not pose a health risk.
Consumers who purchased Smith's Country Cheese-Gouda with Onion and Chive Spread in 8 oz. plastic containers with an expiration date of 2-27-16 are affected. Those with the product are most at risk.
Check for 8 oz. plastic containers labeled 'Smith's Country Cheese-Gouda with Onion and Chive Spread' with an expiration date of 2-27-16.
Look for the expiration date on the product label, which is 2-27-16.
Yes, the non-pathogenic E. Coli does not cause illness, so the product is safe to eat.
The recall does not require discarding the product; it is safe to eat as the bacteria are non-pathogenic.
No, the product is safe to eat and does not pose a health risk.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Smith's Country Cheese to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-0700-2016 — Smith's Country Cheese Smith's Country Cheese Hello, I own a Smith's Country Cheese that is covered by recall F-0700-2016 from Smith's Country Cheese. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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